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President Trump Boasts Oil Companies Are Making ‘Hundreds of Billions’ as Americans Face Soaring Gas Prices

President Donald Trump bragged about the money American oil and gas companies are making during the war with Iran, even as drivers across the country continue to get hit with higher prices at the pump. During a rally in Georgia on Saturday, October 24, Trump, 80, acknowledged that oil prices were temporarily high but insisted they would fall once the war ended. "The United States oil and gas business is making hundreds of billions of dollars," Trump told the crowd. He also claimed the country was making hundreds of billions of dollars because of developments in the Middle East. While the former reality star acknowledged that his advisers had warned him against discussing the industry's financial gains while Americans were paying more for fuel, he decided to address the topic anyways. "But my people said, 'Please don't mention that, sir.' Because people are paying a little higher. That…

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Apple’s New iPad Mini Adds OLED, A20 Pro, and IP67 Water Resistance

Apple has announced a redesigned iPad mini, bringing an OLED display, a thinner and lighter body, and a substantial performance upgrade to its smallest tablet. The new model features an 8.5-inch display, Apple’s A20 Pro chip, faster wireless connectivity, and IP67-rated water and dust resistance. The new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display while maintaining the previous generation’s overall footprint. Apple says the bezels are 24% thinner, allowing the tablet to accommodate the larger screen without increasing its external dimensions. The redesigned tablet measures just 5.4mm thick and is available in Midnight and Starlight finishes. It also carries an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. The iPad mini is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip, built using a 2-nanometer manufacturing process. The processor brings upgrades to graphics performance, everyday…

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AI investing survey 2026: 75% of investors use AI

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a fringe tool into a mainstream resource for everyday investors. A 2026 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by SoFi highlights how widely AI is used for investing. According to the survey, three out of four investors turn to AI for investing-related questions. Among investors using AI, 84% say they use AI tools weekly and 86% report they’ve made an investing decision based on AI-generated insights. These numbers paint a clear picture: AI is not merely a passive source of information — it is actively shaping investor behavior. What follows is an in-depth look at how investors use these tools, how much they trust and verify AI information, and key factors driving (and slowing) adoption. Together, these insights provide insight into the potential for AI to reshape modern investing. AI tools are broadly defined as environments…

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I asked Claude to explain Anthropic’s IPO

(CNN) — What does Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude, think about the big initial public offering? I asked. (Responses in bold.) Nice work, Claude! I laughed out loud at this. Looks like Anthropic’s AI chatbot demonstrates at least a…

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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on Star Trek, dies at 90

Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the Star Trek television series and several movies, has died. He was 90. Koenig died on Monday at his home in the North Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, talent agent Zachery McGinnis said in a statement. His death was also announced in a Facebook post by talent agency Galactic Productions, which said he "passed of old age at home in North Hollywood last night surrounded by his daughter and niece". The message described Koenig's legacy as an actor and praised his "talent, warmth, and unforgettable performances" which have "left a lasting mark on generations of fans around the world". In Star Trek, Ensign Chekov was the sole Communist-bloc member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff. His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations (in the far-off future in which the show was set)…

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